1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1966 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |